Nexstar Media Group/$NXST
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About Nexstar Media Group
Nexstar is the largest television station owner-operator in the United States with over 200 stations in 116 markets, reaching 220 million people. Of its 200 stations, 155 are affiliated with the four national broadcast networks: CBS, Fox, NBC, and ABC. Pending approval, Nexstar's merger with Tegna would bring Nexstar's station total to 259 in 133 markets, reaching 80% of the US population. Nexstar also owns NewsNation (formerly WGN), a cable news network, 75% of the fifth national broadcaster, the CW, and a 31% stake in Food Network and Cooking Channel.
Ticker
$NXST
Sector
Communication
Primary listing
Employees
12,389
Headquarters
Website
NXST Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$5.8B
12.02
$15.90
0.83
$9.13
3.89%
Price and volume
Market cap
$5.8B
Beta
0.83
52-week high
$223.36
52-week low
$141.66
Average daily volume
306K
Dividend rate
$9.13
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.87
Quick ratio
1.677
Long term debt to equity
285.026
Total debt to equity
291.681
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
42.75%
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.75%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,553
Gross margin (TTM)
57.24%
Net profit margin (TTM)
10.04%
Operating margin (TTM)
20.94%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
31.10%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$420,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.87%
Return on equity (TTM)
21.35%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
12.016
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.132
Price to book
2.53
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-1.1
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
5.929
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
16.87%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
32.219
Dividend yield (TTM)
4.78%
Forward dividend yield
3.89%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-1.47%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-5.96%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.17%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
19.92%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-14.01%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
20.39%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
28.83%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
26.01%
What the Analysts think about NXST
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Nexstar Media Group stock.
NXST Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
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Company profitability
NXST News
AllArticlesVideos
Trump pours cold water on proposed FCC rule change that would allow Nexstar and Sinclair acquisitions
Market Watch2 days ago
'EXISTENTIAL THREAT': Nexstar CEO fights to protect truth from Big Tech control
Fox Business5 days ago
Here's why Nexstar's CEO thinks the FCC should change the rules to allow a merger with Tegna
Market Watch1 week ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Nexstar Media Group stock?
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a market cap of $5.8B as of November 27, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Nexstar Media Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Nexstar Media Group (NXST) stock is 12.02 as of November 27, 2025.
Does Nexstar Media Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Nexstar Media Group (NXST) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 27, 2025, the dividend rate is $9.13 and the yield is 3.89%. Nexstar Media Group has a payout ratio of 42.75% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Nexstar Media Group dividend payment date?
The next Nexstar Media Group (NXST) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Nexstar Media Group?
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a beta rating of 0.83. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.